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Butternut squash

About the ingredient butternut squash. Including 151 recipes with butternut squash, nutrition data, and where to find it.

 

What is butternut squash?

Butternut squash, also known in Australia and New Zealand as  Butternut pumpkin, is a type of winter squash. It has a sweet, nutty taste similar to that of a pumpkin. It has yellow skin and orange fleshy pulp. When ripe, it turns increasingly deep orange, and becomes sweeter and richer. 

Uses

Butternut squash is a fruit that can be roasted and toasted and also be puréed (to make a soup) or mashed into soups, casseroles, breads, and muffins.

In Australia it is regarded as a pumpkin, and used interchangeably with other types of pumpkin.

It is also commonly used in South Africa. It is often used in soup or can be cooked on a grill.

Grilled butternut is normally either spiced with spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon or the de-seeded centre stuffed with other vegetables, for example Spinach and Feta before wrapped in foil and then grilled. The grilled butternut is often served as a side dish to “braai's” (barbecues) and the soup as a starter dish.

Preparation

The fruit is prepared by removing the skin, stalk and seeds, which are not usually eaten or cooked. 

However, the seeds are edible, either raw or roasted and the skin is also edible and softens when roasted. One of the most common ways to prepare butternut squash is roasting. To do this, the squash is cut in half lengthwise, lightly brushed with cooking oil, and placed cut side down on a baking sheet. It is then baked for 45 minutes or until it is softened. Once roasted, it can be eaten in a variety of ways as outlined above.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup, cubes (205g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 82Calories from Fat 1
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 21.5g 7%
Dietary Fiber ~
Sugars 4.0
Protein 1.8g
Vitamin A 457% Vitamin C 52%
Calcium 8% Iron 7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

Butternut squash is usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Butternut squash is a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does butternut squash weigh?

Amount Weight
1 cup, cubes 205 grams

Vegetables and Vegetable Products

In Chinese:南瓜
British (UK) term:
en français:courge butternut
en español:butternut calabaza

Recipes using butternut squash

There are 151 recipes that contain this ingredient.

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Dad's Butternut Soup
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Best Curried Squash Soup
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Jimmy's Butternut Squash Chowder
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Apple, Cheddar and Winter Squash Soup
Apple, Cheddar & Winter Squash Soup
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A hearty yet wholesome winter soup is made with apple, potato, butternut squash, cheddar and prosciutto, simmered in a mixture of cider, broth and milk. It's creamy, tasty and packed with goodness.

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
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Vegan Creamy Pumpkin Soup
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Mom's Butternut Squash Soup
Mom's Butternut Squash Soup
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It was very tasty and I also used this as a base for squash soup with maple-apple flavored chicken sausage as part of a new recipe

Vegetarian Mac & “Cheese”
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Your family will be none the wiser when you offer up this vegetarian creamy “mac and cheese”.

Thai Curry Squash Soup
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This delicious Thai curry soup is packed with goodness and great flavour. It warms you up instantly. Perfect for a cold winter supper when served with a bowl of rice.

Squash Apple Walnut Bisque
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Cheesy Roasted Pear, Butternut and Leek Soup
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Autumn Squash and Apple Soup
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Butternut Squash, Black Bean and Tortilla Stew
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Had some butternut squash, home-boiled black beans and corn tortillas that needed to be used up. This recipe sounded like a perfect fit, and it was very filling and delicious too.

Best Apple and Butternut Squash Soup
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Aduki and Squash Soup
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Scaramouche Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
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Vegetable Porridge
Vegetable Porridge
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Might want to eat it with a blindfold. It tastes a hell of a lot better than it looks.

Creamy Squash, Apple, and Corn Bisque
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Comfy Winter Squash and Apple Soup
Comfy Winter Squash & Apple Soup
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Very Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
Very Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
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Pumpkin and Tomato Bisque
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